1. Summary of IB External & Internal Assessments Language B First exams in 2013

2. EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT (SL)  70% WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT 20% Inter-textual reading following by a written exercise, based on the core. 300-400 word written response based on 3 sources with information from one of the coretopics. A maximum of 12 students may use those sources. Sources: must be 300-400 words, written originally in the target language, not previouslyread in class. 100 word rationale to introduce the assignment, state the aims and how the aims have beenachieved. Must be completed during school hours with teacher supervision. Teacher must keep a hard copy of the sources & provide a brief written summary (with links)for submission to IB. Students can use a paper dictionary/thesaurus, the IB subject guide, and the three sources. Suggested time  3-4 hours (does not have to be in one sitting): read sources, write draft, final copy PAPER 2 25% 1h 30m Based on the options One writing exercise from a choice of 5 250-400 words In class BEFORE May PAPER 1 25% 1h 30m Based on the core 4 written texts Text-handling exercises On exam day (May)

3. INTERNAL ASSESSMENT (SL)  30% INDIVIDUAL ORAL 20% This component is based on the options and is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB. Supervised preparation time (15 minutes)The student receives 2 previously unseen photographs with a title or caption, selected by theteacher. Each photograph is related to a different option studied in class. The student prepares apresentation on one of the photographs.Part 1: Presentation (3-4 minutes)The student describes the photograph and relates it to the option and the target culture(s).Part 2: Discussion (5-6 minutes)A discussion with the teacher based on the presentation follows. Discussion based on a topic fromthe other option studied may be introduced if that contributes to the interaction. INTERACTIVE ORAL ACTIVITY 10% Three interactive activities based on the core will be carried out in the classroom during the course and assessed by the teacher. One of these must be based on a listening activity. The highest of the three marks will be submitted as the final mark for the interactive oral. For example: debateclass discussionpresentation + discussioninterview role playinterpretationexchange of information During these activities, teachers should ensure that a balance of speaking and listening takes place so that both interactive skills can be assessed. On a determined date BEFORE April: taped and prepared to send to IB Throughout the year, documented and assessed by the teacher